Great British Bake Off star dies aged 61

Nice British Bake Off stars have paid tribute to former contestant Daybreak Hollyoak, who has died on the age of 61.

The baker competed on the Channel 4 present in 2022, changing into the sixth contestant to go away the tent.

Her loss of life was introduced “with a heavy coronary heart” on her Instagram web page, with the message saying: “Not solely a splendidly proficient baker however before everything an incredible mom, grandmother, spouse and pal.

“Daybreak handed away peacefully surrounded by her household. We are going to miss her ceaselessly, however promise to proceed her baking legacy!”

Decide Paul Hollywood shared his condolences, writing: “I am so sorry to listen to that, ship my like to the household, a beautiful woman x.”

Carole Edwards, who competed on the identical collection as Ms Hollyoak, mentioned she would miss her pal “terribly”.

She added: “An attractive and proficient woman in and out, fly excessive my pal, life simply will not be the identical with out you.”

Different beginner bakers who competed on her collection paid tribute, together with Maxy Maligisa, who mentioned: “Daybreak shall be missed a lot. Our reminiscences collectively are reminiscences that I’ll cherish ceaselessly xx.”

Janusz Domagala wrote: “All my love is with you.”

Giuseppe Dell’Anno, who gained the collection in 2021, described the information as “devastating” as he recalled being “blown away by her joyous character and her infectious smile”.

“She shall be sorely missed, however will dwell within the coronary heart of those that cherished her ceaselessly!” he added.

Mom-of-three Ms Hollyoak competed on the present aged 60 and she or he described herself as an “artist out and in of the kitchen”, in response to the present’s web site.

“Daybreak loves the problem of an phantasm cake (the extra impossible-sounding, the higher), favouring whacky and complex designs that enable her to precise her artistic expertise,” it says on her profile on the location.

“She prides herself on her regular hand and a focus to element, particularly with regards to the intricacy required for lace patterns on biscuits.”

Following her departure from the present, she mentioned: “I actually do not wish to share tears over it as a result of it has been probably the most superb expertise.”